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Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1887-01-29
CellSe.
The United States Senate on

The United States Senate on
Wednesday, for the second time re-
jccted by a vote Of 81 to II the
nomination of j. G. Matthews, col
ored. for recorder of deeds for the
District of Columbia. A number
of Senators on both sides refused
10 vote Ofthe Republicans who
did vote, with their usual con-
sistency, having no concern for the
welfare of the poor negro, unless
they can use him, and Matthews be-
ing a Democrat,only four voted for
him. The Democrats who voted
against him based their opposition
on the principle that home rule
should prevail.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1887-01-29
Mr.. Riddleberger to Resign.

WASHINGTON, January o..
Senator Riddleberger said to a
friend tonight: ~ propose SHOW
ing the Senate that | have some
righrs i'll that body and do not in
tend l shall always be looked upon
rs one, like many of the others, sim
ply occupying a seat in the cham :
Der. | have my opinion upon sub
jects, and have the same right to
express myself as those who have
been elected to the Seuate because
of their vast wealth. have never
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1887-01-29
The Mexican Pension Bill.

Secretary Lamar, in communi
cation to congress, states that to
carry out the provisions ofthe Mex
lean pension bill an additional ap-
preparation Of S4,663,104 will be
required for making the first year
ly payment, and an increase of22l
in the clerical force Of the pension
office, aggregating an annual addi
tinn to the payroll of the Office Of
S275,0O0. The communication al
so states that the probable mum :
Der of surviving enlisted men OF
the various classes described in
the Mexican Bill is 81, 74S, aud tile
number of widows, orphans, &C., is
1886.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1887-01-29

Having disposed damaged by frewe
adapted spring crops Potatoes Cabbage Strawberries
Oats, Corn Small Fruits Vines Trees Clover Grass Etc
basis nuraes, which the reliable
on WE Reo~ wheeof we am that
the concentrated and economical fertilizer Of
proportions yield the growing plant complete plant
food during its growth and to leave the soil in permanent
ly improved condition
ECONOMICAL, ACTIVE RELIABLE PERMANENT
We herewith give reliable persons which
speak for themselves:
The ton Mixture Bn bought last spring of your
Mock applied TO y manure
gathered better chan the manure and made deal
consider good fertilizer and shall the coming spring.
Atlantic Dec 9, 1885, JOS w TAYLOR.
with Peruvian guano potatoes nice and could
yield conderit number fertilizer potatoes
fused YOUR fertilizer Ou Mixture BIZ on Irish potatoes by the side
pound could difference in the yield Of potatoes 1shpped
fertilizer and shall use it again the coming spring.
Hallwood, Dec. 20, 1885, B. MAPP.
bought bags your fertilizer sour Mixture B" Nockand
the best have ever had land one row to test its
strength and on gathering considerable difference
Mears P. o. Dec. %, 1856. JOHN e. PoULsoN.
bought two bags fertilizer our B" applied on corn
peas by the side Of which used higher priced fer
much cheaper Iconsider good fertilizer
Temperancevle, Dec is 1856 A.F.PARKEs.
fused your Mixture B" corn potatoes
cabbage On applied side by side Fowl House Manure the
yield better from the Mixture good satisfaction
on all / THOs 81. MEARs.
Near Bloxom station. Dec. is, 1886
bought bag your fertilizer this year APP
potatoes by the side of Peruvian guano The Mixture
net the guano S325 net dug all within week.
and from the realized % barrels guano
fish and hen house but consider the Mixture
the thing used for Irish potaos shaue again.
New Church, Dec. 81, 1856. e. T. Ross
bought hall your fertilizer "Our Mixture Mr. Mock
spring applied it, and Irish potatoes all
conslde number fertilizer shall agan
Tenperancevile Dec II, 1886. zS.aE q. j. MARSHALL.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1887-01-29
Goose Done Prophecy.

A readero OF the prophetic goose
bone, who, is is hoped got hold of
the right goose this time, THUS fore
tells the weather for February
During the month Of February,
there will not be any very cold
weather, but it will be q rather dis
agreeable month, with SHOWS and
rains A few cold days will be all
that February will contribute to
winter. An early and decided
thaw is among the promises of the
bone. The February thaw Elll
overflow mountain streams. and
disastrous floods may be looked
for. 80.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1887-01-29

Governor Lee according to the
latest advices has no intention
of calling the Legislature in
to extra session. The people of
Virginia at this time, are in no
mood to be burdened with that ex
pense, unless it was absolutely ne
cessary, and it does not seem to be,
as the Governor says he has no re
concentrations to make to that
body wele it convened.
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Entered at the Postohice at Accomac
G H.. Va. as secoud-class matter.
The ntcr.Stato Commerce

The Inter. State Commerce
Bill has passed the House of Rep:
reSentatives, by Il vote of 30 to Al
and now only needs the signature
of the President, which will un-
doubleday be appended, to become
lie law of the land. The Virginia
delegation voted solidly in the at
frmative excepting Mr.. Libbey.-
The large majority by which it
passed tie House, shows that the
most of the republicans, whether it
was in accord with their views or
net. we're at least discreet enough
to vote for a measure, which the
people with no uncertain sound,
seemed to have demanded. HAY
in" become Il law, it remains to be
seen whether the railroad author
If cs will Succumb to the inevitable
and gracefully accept its provisions
fer their government, or will en-
gage in u warfare against it. The
former course would seem to be tho
one dictated by wisdom, if for no
other reason, because an effort to
antagopize and defeat its operation
might lead to more radical meas.
ures. less easy to be defeated and
which would restrict their powers
more. The object of the bill is 70
correct evils that have grown with
tile growth of transportation lines,
which could not be remedied by the
action of the state authorities, and
that much the people through their
representatives had the right to
demand. But all means ef trans
rortatiOn deserve to be encouraged
and fostcled, and it is TO be hoped
that this nor subsequent legislation
will cumber them with unneccsSa-
" restrictions. Tie purpose of the
bill is thus succinctly stated in an
editorial Of the Baltimore Sum-
TO require all charges by railroads
tcr the transportation of freight
and passengers TO be unreasonable
and JUST and this reasonableness
ard Justice in making rates is to
characterize the treatment accord
ing 10 localities as we'll as persons.
This laudahle purpose is sought to
he effected by prohibitions which
&, e 70 be s. @lyptheceHrts,
aided and guided by a railroad
commission. There are. for exam
lie. 10 he no unjust determinations,
: neither by special rates, rebates,
drawbacks or any of the other de-
wees of which railroad manage.
mcut IS so prolific. Every person.
min. cOII'uldtioH oH'- iONoit, ~ W
receive like compensation. More is
not to he charged for a short than
for long haul, provided the cir
cumstances are substantially SINH
lar. To vitalize competition all
pooling aereemeutsto pat up rates
arc forbidden. Publicity CT rates
is required, and the liberty of rail
reads to alter rates is restricted
,ithip due limits. Power to i'll
estieate both the management OF
I'll railroads and the circumstances
connected with any alleged viola
i.on on their part of the act is
LEGGED in a commission of five per
sons to he appointed by tile Iresi-
gent. The terms of office of these
commissioners will he held to have
begun on January 1, 1857, but the
act itself willno become operative
Till March 29th Of the present year.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1887-01-29
The State of Virginia ha, recent

The Stale OF virginia haS IeCeHI'
Il scorcda victory i'll the fight she
is making against the bondholders
and brokers, by recent decision
OF our Court OF Appeals. The de-
mand for coupons will now be very
greatly lessened, and every true
Nirginian should rejoice, at this
little piece of good uck that has
fallen to them in their evil days.
The decision of the court is that
the act of March 4th 1856, to regu
late the granting of license is con,
stitutional and no mere tender of
coupons authorizes any one to pro-
eeed with his business without Ii
cenSe.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1887-01-29
KELLER STATION. VA.
Valuable Houses and Lots for Sale
at DaYiS' Wharf.


The undersigned offers for sale
at private contract, several valua.
bic houses and lots at Davis Wharf,
containing 3 acres each, improved
by dwellings and all necessary out
houses, good enclosure, &C., on rea-
enable terms.
Several other unimproved lots
also will be sold on terms accommo-
dating TO purchasers.
All tue lots offered extend to the
water
Purchasers who wish home ID a
healthy section, convenient to the
churches and schools, &C., either as
all investment, as place of recre-
alton, or who would avail them
selves Of superior facilities to earn
a livelihood, are invited to confer
with the undersigned either TX per
sou or by letter.
PETER Fl. DAVIS,
Davis Wharf, Accomac county, Va
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1887-01-29

Few people arc exempt from
toothache, and even poets have
written on its terrors. But this
ache and every other ache yield to
st. Jacobs OIL, which simply con-
Qners pain.
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For Sale or Rent.

I offer for sale or rent on reason
able terms. very desirable farm,
containing aDont 100 acres, situated
on the road from Temperanceville
to Oak Hall, about Il miles from
Tempcrlnceville.
Said tract of land is in good con-
dltion, we'll adapted to the growth
of all kird of trucks, and has upon
it abundant resources for manuring
purposes. e,
The dwelling and outhouses on
said premises are ampleand III good
repair.
Said property will be sold on fol-
lowing terns:-One fourth for cash.
the balance payable in 1, 3 and 8
years, the purchaser giving bonds
satisfactory to the undersigned.
For further particulars, address
WIN. III. COPIES
Tempcranccyille. Va.
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The Military Parade and celebra
tinn.

The 1st Battalion Georgia Volun,
teers will celebrate its eth anniversary
on Monday Is, by parade 6 o'clock in
the morning. After the parade the
members will proceed TO Thunperbolt
Race Course on the Coast Line Road
where the day will be spent. The fol-
lowing programme has been arranged.
Teams from the companies will con end
for prize-to be awarded the one
making the highest score at 200 yards
Game of base ball between two crack
clubs. Address by General Whipper
on race unity. There will then be a
grand race between Texas horses, quite
a number entries having been made for
the sport. A very lqrges'crowd will nv
doubt be present, and day of great en-
joyment is anticipated. The first train
will leave at 9 o'clock a. m
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MOTHERS

Have you a sickly puny little one in youI
hock2 Does Il worry and fret the entire day
and cause you many sleeplesS nigh'ss
If SO accept our sympathy and advice, give
IL Alaska Blood Purifier Tin small dOsesl and II
will so,n recover and develop into a perfectly
give 1t TO my children, my house Is never
without bottle JACOB Il COHEN, Savh
Ga
Poor invalid, bed ridden sufferer you have
not tried Alaska Blood Purifier DO SO now.
at ONE. before il is too late and useless your
system is beyond redemption. you will soon be
retored 10 perfe1t health and strength. Testi-
moniai; was ON the point of death, | sent to
waNmeSboro for my children to see them once
again before the end but thank God heard
of Alaska and tried ii and nm perfectly res
tored to health.
r. BELL, Stewart street, Savh. Ga
Cramp, Group, aid collie are instantly cured
by Alaska oil Price so cents per bottle. No
house should be without it. A: Is. Purifier $Iu0
per bott e Sold by all druggists.
Alaska oil cures Rheumatic pains ami neu-
ralgia In Chronic rheumatism, Alaska
Blood Purifier must be used in connection
Purifier 81 Oh, OF 80 cents
Don't, because 10 is pleasant and agreeable
TO the taste) use such large doses of Alaska
Blood Purifier
All constitution are not alike ahd our medi-
cine must be taken in accordance Regular
daily actions of the bowels are all we require
and then the best results viii be obtained, IN
ALL CASES diminish the dose when the regu-
lar prescribed one acts too freely. Testimonial
Ii builds up the enfeebled and broken down
constitution. REV L. l., Houston, Savh
Ga At druggists 81 90
one single application of Alaska Oil, will
cure your lame back and side, or lomeness in
any part of the body Price 80 cents
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81 s'ephen's shurch pameees

ne recent heavy rams caused considerable
"a'nag" to Nte7hens' Episcopal church.
a leak in the roof having caused large
sections of the plasrering to give way. r. is
supposed that the plastering f.r ON Wed
ne~day night and at tim when services
would have been held had it not been for
me absence of the pastor Had services
been IN progress at least two persons would
nave been seriously if not fatally il,iured
One chat. in the choir nsuaily occupied by
lady being badly broken by the plasterine
The vestry has taken the matter in hand
Il. q paneI ceiling i being put up and when
2lled and vanished will preset fine
ssppearane The work is being done by
Mr. K. j. Artson, our we'll known and ex.
perienced carpenter and builder who is
rapidly pushing that part of the repairs to a
conclusion.
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STATE SUNDAY SCHOOL CON
VEMTION.

The Sixth Annual Session of the
Baptist Sunday school Convention held
in July in the City of Augusta was the
largest and most important yet held
The Convention was called to order by
Mr.. j. H. Brown, the president. Much
valuable work to the Sunday school up
building was accomplished. A resolu-
ton opposing the donating of the $4,000
which the Legislature proposes to take
from the Atlanta University, to any
denominational school. The Conven.
ton by it's action seems to have won the
respect and confidence of the Augusta
Chronicle, which gave splendid reports
of the proceedings, and spoke in the
highest terms of the power and ability,
Of the BODY. The following officers
were elected for the ensuing year
President John H. Brown; Vlce-presi
dent, Rev. e. r. Carter; Secretary
Rev. G. T. Walker; Assistant Secreta
r, Rev. c. II. Lyons, Treasurer, Rev
T. X, Love. The convention adjourne
10 meet in this city in May, 1888.
The Savannah tribune. [volume] (Savannah [Ga.]) 1876-1960, 1887-08-13
IT RlBUNE .

I have a great many broken sets
and odd lots of Crockery and Glass
Ware, which | am selling very low
to dispose of them. Now is the
time to get goods cheap. Icecream
Churns cheaper than ever before.
Water Coolers and everything else
needed in a house at
GEO. w. ALIENS
1875 and 1855 ID Broughton st.
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Missionary Meeting Hegd in
AshuFy IN. G. Church.
Editor Tribune:

Editor Tribune:
We attended the Annual Missionary
Meeting Of Asbury, NJ. E. church, July
81, 1887 which was very pleasant one
FTbe ministers present, viz: P. r Mil
ton of the Savannah District, Rev. R
Bigham, pastor of Asbury NJ. f
church. Rev. Simms. Rev. s. Fl. R ID
ertson, DR.. Alex. Harris, Rev. y. A.
Gibbs and M. R. Wilson The church
altar and pulpit were beautifully deco
rated with flowers and bouquets of all
.kinds such as moss, primroses daises.
white jasmines, myrtle vines, ivy vines.
for grt-me-not~. sweet bassils, turk s
caps, pink, lilies, and other fin fl wers
too MANY to name. etc. Everything was
fine and in good tas'e. TIL re were also
present the Sabbath school Of DR.. Alex.
Harris makingin all about $50 p~ese Mt
to help in the great cause of missi
The Rev. R. Boham arranged and
carried out the following programme:
1-Singing Gospel hymn, page SO, ITO
the work" 2-Invocatiop by Rev. NJ
r. Wilson: 3-Reading of scripture 68
pslam by Rev D. A. Gibbs Music.
Gospel HYMN. page 80 'Hark the voice.
5-An able address or sermon by Rev
J. NJ Simms, followed by Drs. Harr 5.
5. H. Robertson. D. A. Gibbs. All
spoke very feelingly and trutbfnlly N
the subject of missions. The singing by
the girls and bays was just grand The
collection for the day was nearly 800
for missions. The mothers and fathers
have right to feel proud # those little
missionaries that they so we'll care for
now. The meeting closed with salts
factory results. Benedictioo by Rev. S.
Fl, Robertson.
The Savannah tribune. [volume] (Savannah [Ga.]) 1876-1960, 1887-08-13
Excursions, Pic-Nics &c.

Positively there will be an excursion
to Augusta by the members of the Lone
Star Circle Association, Train leave.
depot Saturday evening August
13 at $50, Round trip $3.50.
Excursion to Waycross on Tuesday
August %, by the Christian Starlight
society, Tickets 81. Children 80 cts.
Train leaves a. N.
The Savannah tribune. [volume] (Savannah [Ga.]) 1876-1960, 1887-08-13
CHURCH NoYl0E

Services will be held at st. Angus
J q Episcopal church, corner West
Or 'ad and Bolton streets on Sunday
at II aclocS BY Rev. j. j
Andre The eongr CATION of St Stephens
attend thee services their church
beng under repairs.
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M. R. WILSON.

Geo M. Rewel, & Co., of Cleveland,
Ohio, have just issued one of the most
valuable volumes entitled Men of Mark.
that has ever come from the press. The
book is the work of the learned VIM j..
Simmons D. D president of the state
University; Louisville XIV The work
contains sketches Of the lives of nearly
two hundred eminent colored men, WITH
over a hundred portraits. Il is book
of near 700 pages; price only So and
while the book is reilly worth $50; for
its value cannot be estimated by money.
All honor to DIR. Simmons for work
that will place the Negro before the
world in a true light and serve as text
book for ages to come in indicating the
worth of the Negro.-Southern Re
corder.
Rev. M. R. Wilson is the sole
agent for this valuable book in Sa-
vannah. He is making canvass
among our people and will no doubt
dispose of a large number of them.
The Savannah tribune. [volume] (Savannah [Ga.]) 1876-1960, 1887-08-13
CYRUS Gam pfield,

Practical JeweIer, date of S, P. Hamil-
tom has opened at No. Al Whitaker
street, where he will be pleased to see
all OF his old friends and patrons.
Prompt attention given to all work
intrusted to him aud satisfaction guar
anteed
The Savannah tribune. [volume] (Savannah [Ga.]) 1876-1960, 1887-08-13
RIacksmlfh &c.

John Powell, Thunderbolt road,
near Toll Gate is doing all kinds of
black mithing, horseshoeing, wheel
wrighting &c, at reasonable prices.
Satisfaction is guanteed in every case
The Savannah tribune. [volume] (Savannah [Ga.]) 1876-1960, 1887-08-13
G. r.. RU Film.

Blacksmithing, wheelwright-
ing and horseshoelng, on An
derson street, opposite Bull.
Repairing &c, at the lowest
rates. All work attended to
in a prompt and satisfactory
manner.
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BRANCH HOUSE,
I5O MARKET STREET,

50 NAKkET 0IKEET,
Next to Academy of Music, Charles
ton, s. G First season will be opened
July l, 1887 First. class Board aud
Accomm datians it r asonqble Rates.
P. NJ THORNE, Proprietor.
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Contractor. Builder &c.

The undersigned is prepared to con-
tract for building and all kinds of car
penter work generally, and respectfully
soicits patronage from the public.
WILLIAM ALSTON,
IA GWinnett street.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

Northern and Tennessee Beef, Nut
ton and Veal OF the best quality always
oo hand at H Logan's stalls 81 and SO,
City Market.
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Suffering wives, mothers, daughters ana SIS
ters are you discouraged? Have you been
unable to find any relief for your complaints,
Ifs0, enquire into the merits of the Alaska
Blood Purifier. Try one bottle It's Vitalizing
effects upon the system will bring you health,
happiness and JOY At Druggist 81 90 one
bottle OF Alaska Blood Purifier has done me
more good than all the medicine | have used
for 10 years. ! recommend it to all.
MRS. HABERSHAM,
w Broad and Gwinnett streets.
If yodr corns ache, Alaska Oil will give
you instant relief will cure them in from 3 to
) days. Price 80 cents at all druggists
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uAMER's I VIZ eoanEcToR.

THIS vegetable preparation is invaiu-
able for the restoration of tone and
strength. to the system, For dyspepsia
constipation and other ills, caused by
disorded liver, it cannot be excelled
Highest prizes awarded, aud endorsed
by eminent medical men, Ask for Ill
mer's Liver Corrector and take no
other. $100 bottle. Freigh paid it
to any address.
BE- ULMER, NJ. D.
PharmacSavannah, Cast,
The Savannah tribune. [volume] (Savannah [Ga.]) 1876-1960, 1887-08-13

DR.. S. c. Parsons says the people
keep a coming t. be examined n. e of
charge at his office aud drug store, cor.
ner Liberty aud Montgomery streets r
skin, blood, liver, lung aud throat dis
eases, kidney complaint, em4le weak
ness, rheumatism, old sores detormed
limbs, sore eyes, fits, loss Of manhood
aud all affections of the body. As his
vast experience as doctor obtained in
different countries aud hospitals eoables
him to detect disease where it would be
overlooked by others.
As Doctor for ladies he has no
equal and can cure the worst cases of
diseas 5 of women,
He also examines and treats the eye
for all diseases and keeps full line of
spectaclos, eye glasses. etc 1t is the
headquarters of Dir, 5 G. Parsons med
iclnes, electric supporters, electric belts,
electric lung protectors, electric hosiery,
belts, trusses, splints, crutchcs; ladies
dolly or toilet belts, suspensories.
Shoulder braces, pile trusses, pile pipes,
artificial limbs, aud all surgical appi-
anceS for defnrmities made to order, a
full line OF drugs, chemicals, hel BIS, roots
and banks.
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:. C-IAM Cd ERT,
ID Il N T | S L

The insertion of Crowns on Roots
obviating the wearing of plate, Ia
speciality done in the most perfect man
ner. Teeth extracted without pain.
Consultation free Patronage solicited,
Cor. Houston and South Broad streets
Savannah. Ga
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Excursion to No. 3. S F 4 W, Ry.,
by st. Phillips A. NJ. Z church on
Monday August Is. Tickets Is cents
and 40 cents. Train leaves s 80 a. m.
Excursion TO Montgomery by Tn.
Methodist Protestant church and Sun
day school, on Monday August 10.
Tickets 30 cents and 20 cents.
Festival at Empire hall by the Young
Ladies Branch If the Rising Sons and
Daughters Of the Israelite society Mou-
day August Is Admission % cents.